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Really want the standard 16" LW middy upper, but don't see them at either G&R or BCM sites. 2 options currently in stock:
BCM: 16" Middy SS410 1:8 twist
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-SS410-16-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-Group-p/bcm-urg-mid16%20ss410.htm
G&R: 16" Middy Hammer Forged w/ LW barrel
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=HFU-BCM
Both $489. Putting together AR for HD/SHTF/classes/range
Opinions?
Tommato
Grease Monkey
09-27-11, 07:37
The Hammer Forged option is the closest to what you want. That's my suggestion.
crusader377
09-27-11, 07:47
For the requirements you stated, I would go with the cold hammer forged barrel. It is lighter yet more durable than the stainless barrel and would be a better barrel for a general purpose carbine.
Hammer forged for what you want to do.
C4
Thanks guys - the CHF is what I'll do. Tough waiting for BCM to churn out more standard LW uppers.
Tommato
Thanks guys - the CHF is what I'll do. Tough waiting for BCM to churn out more standard LW uppers.
Tommato
We have them in stock! :D
We have them in stock: http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=HFU-BCM
C4
Correct Grant - if you see my original post thats where I found the CHF. My preference would be the standard LW barrel, but this morning it was out of stock on both your site and BCM.
Tommato
Correct Grant - if you see my original post thats where I found the CHF. My preference would be the standard LW barrel, but this morning it was out of stock on both your site and BCM.
Tommato
Hit refresh on your browser (as they are all in stock).
C4
Grease Monkey
09-27-11, 10:49
Ask and you shall receive. Looks like you lucked out.
Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but after refreshing tons of times, I still see the 16" Mid-Length (Light weight/pencil) OUT OF STOCK. Thats the barrel I prefer.
Keep in mind I don't prefer the CHF barrel, it just seems to be all I can find - or the SS108 stainless barrel; on the BCM site.
Please let me know if I'm looking in the wrong place or something else, Grant.
Thanks,
Tommato
Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but after refreshing tons of times, I still see the 16" Mid-Length (Light weight/pencil) OUT OF STOCK. Thats the barrel I prefer.
Keep in mind I don't prefer the CHF barrel, it just seems to be all I can find - or the SS108 stainless barrel; on the BCM site.
Please let me know if I'm looking in the wrong place or something else, Grant.
Thanks,
Tommato
My guess is that you are not looking in the right place. You need to look at the HAMMER FORGED BCM uppers which are located here: http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=HFU-BCM
C4
He doesn't want the HAMMER FORGED BCM, he's looking for the STANDARD BCM.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=UPR-BCM
He doesn't want the HAMMER FORGED BCM, he's looking for the STANDARD BCM.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=UPR-BCM
Incorrect.
Thanks guys - the CHF is what I'll do. Tough waiting for BCM to churn out more standard LW uppers.
Tommato
C4
Correct Grant - if you see my original post thats where I found the CHF. My preference would be the standard LW barrel, but this morning it was out of stock on both your site and BCM.
Tommato
Never going to find them. Go with the HF barrel. Longer life and typically much more accurate.
C4
Really?
Yep, really. He has stated several times that he KNOWS he cannot get the non HF barrel is why he is going to go with the HF option.
C4
Thanks for your help guys. I'm just curious how BCM can be out of the standard 16" LW uppers for so long? They seem to have most of the fancy uppers with nice free float handguards in stock, but not the no-handguard version. Not sure, but couldn't they just remove the handguard and sell as a basic upper?
Tommato
Thanks for your help guys. I'm just curious how BCM can be out of the standard 16" LW uppers for so long? They seem to have most of the fancy uppers with nice free float handguards in stock, but not the no-handguard version. Not sure, but couldn't they just remove the handguard and sell as a basic upper?
Tommato
It is counter productive to build an upper and then tear it back down (wastes money).
You stated that you were going to go with a hammer forged upper. This is an excellent choice and personally, this is the ONLY option I would go with.
C4
Not sure, but couldn't they just remove the handguard and sell as a basic upper?
Tommato
(Grant beat me to it)
Labor costs.... they had their workers install an rail and if they remove the same to sell it at a lower price sans upper, they are losing money.
I've finally got enough scratch to get a BCM upper and found out that BCM was out so I'm relieved to see this thread....
-Tom
Grant, is there the option to get a pinned flashhider for the 14.5's?
-Tom
Grant, is there the option to get a pinned flashhider for the 14.5's?
-Tom
Yep. On our website under Pinned uppers: http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=UPR-BCM-PND
C4
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